Senior Manager, Youth Engagement – Arts Council England (North West), closes 7 Nov ’25

Are you passionate about enabling and championing the voices of children and young people? Do you have experience in leading youth engagement in an organisation, a commitment to inclusion and great communication skills?

Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will enable Arts Council England to activate its commitment to youth voice.

They are looking for a proactive, creative, and collaborative person excited by the opportunity to lead and shape the future of youth engagement at Arts Council England.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 7 November

Communications Assistant – Arts Council England (North West), closes 10 Nov ’25

You will provide efficient and effective support to the Advocacy and Communication team to enable them to meet their communication objectives in line with the National Comms Strategy.

You will provide personal assistance and administrative support to the Director of Communication and National Director of Communication, and promote optimal use of time by coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements and ensuring that Directors are well briefed in advance.

You will be contributing to the efficient running of the wider communications team, by setting up and improving administrative systems, carrying out a range of tasks for the media, digital and marketing teams, these will include: event-managing internal and external business meetings, coordinating administrative processes and providing support for cross-team working groups.

For more details and to apply, visit here

Closing date: 10 November

Head of Finance & Operations – Arts Emergency, closes 14 Nov ’25

Arts Emergency, a mentoring organisation and support network aiming to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors, is looking for a passionate, experienced person to join the growing charity as Head of Finance and Operations.

The role is responsible for helping to guide the organisation towards its goals and to ensure that it is operating effectively and efficiently by focusing on strategic development in the operational areas and by collaborating closely with colleagues and external partners.

– Permanent full time
– 35 hours per week
– £42,000 per annum
– This role can be home or office-based

The closing date for this role is midday on Friday 14 November 2025.

The ideal candidate will:

– have experience of running an operation at a national or local level, and of working collaboratively
– have experience of change management, and dealing with a wide range of stakeholders including Trustees, young people, service suppliers, and financial auditors
– be passionate about building and developing strong systems and teams
– be organised and proactive
– have strong financial understanding. A professional accountancy qualification is desirable
– have a commitment to equality of opportunities and driven to make a positive impact in the world

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More info: https://www.arts-emergency.org/jobs

Deputy Wardrobe Manager – Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, closes 17 Nov ’25

LIPA are seeking a Deputy Wardrobe Manager to support the work of students in the provision of costumes and related items for LIPA productions.

In this role, you will manage staff and resources, under the direction of the Wardrobe Manager, working closely with costume designers, student designer and teaching staff to ensure that designs are realistic and can be made or otherwise acquired within the available production timeline.

This is a part-time, term-time role (30 hours per week, 41 weeks per year).

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 17 November

Duty Officers (x2) – Unity Theatre, closes 11 Nov ’25

Liverpool’s Unity Theatre is looking for two experienced Duty Officers ⁠

✅️Requirements: Must have at least 1 year First Aid training certificate remaining.⁠
✅️Weekend, Evening and Midweek availability ⁠
🧯Fire safety training preferred ⁠

✒️To apply send CV to info@unitytheatre.co.uk⁠

Closing date: Tuesday 11th November⁠

Interviews: Monday 17th November ⁠

Visit their website here

Curatorial Fellow – National Museums Liverpool, closes 19 Nov ’25

The purpose of the Curatorial Fellow role at ISM is to actively contribute to the ISM Curatorial Team and the ISM redevelopment.

Reporting directly to the Head of the International Slavery Museum and working closely with the Lead Curator of the International Slavery Museum, you will develop your own expertise in innovative methods of interpretation and lead on the development and implantation of interpretation. You will share that expertise with colleagues and develop new curatorial expertise amongst people who might otherwise struggle to access curatorial careers. You will also regularly coordinate with design contractors to help shape the content, look and feel of the redesigned museum.

The Curatorial Fellow will be actively involved in community-engagement activities, and lead on involving a range of people in the interpretation of displays at ISM. You will represent ISM at public events and respond to relevant requests for information from academics, media organisations and members of the public. You will use collections management software and play a hands-on role in acquisition and loan procedures.

Throughout all aspects of work, the Curatorial Fellow should demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, sensitivities associated with the history and legacies of racial slavery. You will be expected to work in a reflective manner and show care for collections and the people you work and interact with.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 19 November

Executive Assistant – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, closes 3 Nov ’25

As Liverpool’s largest music organisation and a vital player in the city’s cultural scene, life at Liverpool Philharmonic is always busy and varied.

Therefore, they’re currently looking to recruit a part time Executive Assistant (25 hours per week), to manage the administration of our CEO’s office. You’ll organise their Chief Executive’s diary, coordinate travel and logistics, and provide other administrative support where needed.

You’ll work across the organisation, coordinating communication and meetings, and ensuring that all related records and files are produced and kept up to date. If you’re an organised and detail-driven individual, with great communication skills and experience in a similar role, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 3 November

Teaching Assistant – PQA Liverpool, closes 8 Nov ’25

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of performers?

Do you have experience and an interest in performing arts?

Then PQA want to hear from you!

PQA, a leading provider of weekend performing arts tuition, is currently recruiting for an Academy Assistant in Liverpool on a Friday evening (5.00-8.45) and Saturday (9.15-5.15).

You will need a knowledge of Performing Arts and a passion for working with children and young people aged 4 – 18 years old, to help with the running of our classes.

PQA follows safer recruiting. An enhanced DBS on the update service will be required and can be arranged.

For more information and to apply, please email your CV to: andrew.parsons@pqacademy.com

Closing date: 8 November

Senior Delivery Manager – Arts Council England (North West hybrid), closes 30 Oct ’25

Contract: Permanent working 35 hours a week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way they work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £49,045 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol (The role will be based in any of the offices listed; however, they are operating a hybrid way of working and support their staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

Introduction: Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. It champions creativity and culture across the country, developing talent in every corner of the nation, and supporting artists, practitioners and cultural organisations to work in partnership and to be world leading.

ACE’s ambitious Strategy for 2020-2030, Let’s Create, is an invitation to those who share their beliefs to come together and create new opportunities for every person in England to get creative and enjoy brilliant culture.

At the heart of the Strategy is the belief that creativity and culture make lives better, empowering people to realise their potential. On the public stage, ACE advocates for the value of creativity for all adults and children, raising awareness of how the work of arts organisations, museums and libraries is intrinsic to the happiness, wellbeing and the shared life of our communities.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 30 October

Events Assistant – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, closes 31 Oct ’25

Liverpool Philharmonic presents over 300 concerts and events every year, so there’s always lots going on in their Hall and Events team. They’re currently looking to recruit an Events Assistant to lead the non-technical advancing of their programme.

In this busy and varied role, you’ll be responsible for liaising with promoters, agents and artists to plan and action the smooth delivery of all activity surrounding getting their events to the stage. You’ll serve as a key point of contact, answering queries, resolving any potential challenges and building effective working relationships with colleagues and external personnel.

You’ll ensure that our diary systems are updated with as much detail as possible and communicate key information to all relevant parties. If you’re a motivated and organised individual, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure, this may be the perfect role for you.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 31 October